Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Back from Florida!

We had a great time in Florida. It really flew by. Now, I'm just trying to get used to getting up at 6 am every morning again. :)

I worked on Elizabeth Mears a little bit while down there. I finished up the eyelet and rice stitch borders...

40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue, NPI silks (1 over 2)

I decided to go to the cross stitch shop (Nantz Needlework and Framing) nearest my in-law's last Friday. I walked into the shop and there were a few people in there, but I didn't pay too much attention. I was walking around, looking at patterns, when I hear one of the ladies mention Swan Sampler Guild. I look over and wonder if it's Cari from Simply Fabulous Cari. I know her sister Cathy is in the guild and I know that Cari lives in the area. Sure enough it was her and we recognized each other at almost the exact same time. It was just too funny!! It was so great to finally meet her and two of her friends that were with her. They invited me to lunch with them and then to stitch at Starbucks. It was a wonderful day! I hope to meet up with Cari and her friends again in the summer.

Waiting for me when I got home was the newest Blackbird Loose Feathers. I just love the design "Spring's Song" inside the booklet...

Every time I see your Elizabeth Mears, I think to myself it's time to order the fibers for it. I think it really is time. Gorgeous!! The fibers for the BBD piece look great too! As for waking up at 6am again -- I didn't have a problem adjusting back this time. I think it's called being stressed out about one's son going to college. lolol!

Oh Nicole - Elizabeth is just stunning. I ordered that chart, fabric and fibers last year and then promptly put it away. Maybe after I get a few WIPs off the scroll rods I'll have to start it. Yours just looks too beautiful

Cari said that watching you stitch was amazing! Do you give lessons! LOL! Everything you stitch is just beautiful! I must have missed your last post. I love your Christmas Garden. I must stitch that someday! And maybe some day WE can stitch together! So so glad you got to meet Cari! XOXO

Your progress is beautiful on Elizabeth! Glad you had a nice time in Florida, and happy that you had fun with more stitching friends. Sometimes reality sucks (6 am), but school will be out almost before you know it! Those colors for BBD look delicious. TFS

Your Elizabeth is gorgeous. It looks like you will be done soon.Isn't Cari the best? How great that you got to go to lunch with her and her friends. Something to look forward to on future trips!Love the new start. That is a beautiful box.

Elizabeth is beautiful, Nicole. After seeing yours, it is now in my list of samplers I want to stitch :-)Sounds like you had a great day with your fellow stitchers, I am so glad. Nothing beats a day stitching with friends, don't you think?